Job summary
Calling all experienced Biomedical Scientists! Are you yearning for a career progression, filled with dynamic challenges and a variety of opportunities? Your search ends here!
We are on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team based at Charing Cross Hospital. We are a hub of innovation, commitment, and excellence and are looking for you to embark on a rewarding journey with us.
You will be part of an experienced and supportive histology team working within a state-of-the-art laboratory. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated to progressing their career in cellular pathology and looking to benefit the care and quality of patient cases processed in the department.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
As such they would be expected to, as part of a team, undertake the day to day management of the dissection area and specimen reception sections within the laboratory and develop and improve their professional expertise and specialist skills. They would liaise with consultant staff and actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role and frozen section dissection on the spoke sites.
Main duties of the job
- Provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit samples
- To undertake the day to day management of the dissection are and specimen reception sections within the laboratory
- To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills
- To provide the necessary training and supervision to staff within the section and visiting staff as required (medical, scientific and other staff)
- To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific services to patients that may include research and audit
- To develop the service implementing new ideas to ensure that the roles change according to the changing clinical and research needs under the guidance of medical staff and the management team
- To actively participate in the training programmes required for the advanced dissection role.
About us
Benefits include career development, flexible working, staff wellbeing programmes, staff awards and recognition scheme. We also have available benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
NWLP Induction
The NWLP induction will run on the first Monday of each month (provided it does not fall on a bank holiday) and includes laboratory training (for relevant laboratory roles). All new staff must attend the NWLP induction during their first week with NWLP.
For 2025, see below the start dates which you will be able to book once you have completed all your pre-employment checks.
- Monday 2 June 2025
- Monday 7 July 2025
- Monday 4 August 2025
- Monday 1 September 2025
- Monday 6 October 2025
- Monday 3 November 2025
- Monday 1 December 2025
Candidates are advised to consider these start dates before agreeing end of service date with their current employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in relevant discipline
Desirable
- Management training
- IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection
Skills
Essential
- Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Timely accurate working.
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Reliable and trustworthy
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
- Use of Pathology computer systems
- Evidence and experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
- Evidence and experience of quality control, assurance and governance
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC registration in relevant discipline
Desirable
- Management training
- IBMS Diploma of Expert or Advanced Practice in Histological Dissection
Skills
Essential
- Advanced practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
- Timely accurate working.
- Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software
- Reliable and trustworthy
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject
- Use of Pathology computer systems
- Evidence and experience of quality management systems, audits and document control
- Evidence and experience of quality control, assurance and governance
Desirable
- Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
